‘Frustrated’ Alexander Isak opens up on injury struggles amid difficult start to life at Liverpool
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Alexander Isak has opened up on his injury frustrations following his troublesome start to the season.The Swede is yet to find his rhythm since completing a British record £125million switch from Newcastle to Liverpool on deadline day.Watch our full exclusive interview with Miami Dolphins star Aaron BrewerIsak missed almost all of Newcastle’s pre-season preparations after going on strike to force a move to Anfield.As a result, the 26-year-old has struggled to impose himself on the Premier League champions.Isak’s slow start to his new surroundings have seen the usually reliable striker score just once in his first eight appearances for the club.And to make matters worse, Isak was sidelined for four matches after picking up a groin injury in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt last month.Read more on LiverpoolThe striker made his return for last weekend’s 3-0 defeat at Manchester City but was an unused substitute.Isak successfully came through Sweden’s World Cup qualifying defeat to Switzerland on Saturday where he played 28 minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute.What did Isak say after his run out for Sweden? It’s always frustrating when you’re injured.
It’s always worse for the player himself.”Isak could do little to prevent Sweden crashing to their fourth defeat in five games in World Cup qualifying.4Liverpool paid Newcastle £125m for the services of Isak in the summer's longest-running transfer sagaCredit: Getty4Isak has netted just once for the Reds after struggling to find his formCredit: GettyGraham Potter’s side remain rock bottom of Group B with just 1 point from a possible 15.“‘It hasn’t been optimal,” Isak added. I always want to play my game and perform.“But yes, it’s hard to be away and not be able to help and contribute.
There’s not much that’s easy in football. “It wasn't an easy position in the game to get into.4The striker returned to action in Sweden's defeat to SwitzerlandCredit: Getty4Graham Potter has confirmed that Isak we be given further minutes on TuesdayCredit: AFP“Hopefully we'll see more of him on Tuesday.”Should Isak come through the international break unscathed. he could be in line for a return to Premier League action next weekend.Read More on talkSPORTLiverpool play host to Nottingham Forest to kick off a run of nine games in 35 days.And with Mohamed Salah heading to the Africa Cup of Nations next month, Isak's return to fitness could not be more timely for Reds' boss Arne Slot.